On Thinkfinity, choose a quote, or big idea, and discuss what you think is the most important consideration for "closing the achievement gap" in today's classrooms. Respond to at least 1 other person's view.
Read Chapters 1 (for those of you who had not read it for this week) & Chap. 2 in the Text
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Learning Objectives for the week:
Understanding how the characteristics of young adolescents affect instruction
Understanding how learning theories influence literacy instruction
Organizing a nuturing, productive learning community in the classroom to ensure effective instruction
Understanding the importance of adopting a balanced literacy approach
Understanding the link between instruction and assessment
Common Core Standards
Assignments for 9/21/12
On Thinkfinity, choose a quote, or big idea, and discuss what you think is the most important consideration for "closing the achievement gap" in today's classrooms. Respond to at least 1 other person's view.
Read Chapters 1 (for those of you who had not read it for this week) & Chap. 2 in the Text
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